You check in on your mother regularly because you know that her age has made it difficult for her to do things on her own. You have her in a local nursing home, but you find that you often have to bring things to her or help her while you’re there. The...

When you think about placing your mother or father into a nursing home, it’s a little heartbreaking. You want them to be comfortable in their home, but you know that as they age, that might not be possible. You can’t always be there to make sure they’re safe, and...